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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.50, 231.36 and 142.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.50, 231.36 and 142.02 is: 212.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.50 : 231.36 = 142.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.50/231.36 = 142.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.50x = 231.36 × 142.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.50x = 32,857.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,857.75/154.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.67

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